Archinect

AUGUST 1, 2022

One of Chicago’s iconic pieces of public art will be getting a new home. French artist Jean Dubuffet’s sculpture “Monument with Standing Beast,” in place in front of the Thompson Center since the building opened in 1985, is moving to a different spot in the Loop. Following last week’s $105 million sale of the Thompson Center to Google , the famed Dubuffet sculpture will be relocated to a former bank building at 115 S.

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AUGUST 1, 2022

'De Utrecht' is a natural cemetery that is part of the 'De Utrecht' estate located just below Hilvarenbeek. The post Architecten|en|en create three larch pavilions designed for natural burials in The Netherlands appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

AUGUST 1, 2022

Authorities in Paris have put the kibosh on Design Miami ’s first Paris edition after police there cited a lack of security at its planned site, the historic Place de la Concorde. The concern led to the July 29th denial of permit issuance by the city’s new police chief Laurent Nunez, who extended his predecessor Didier Lallement’s decision from a month prior on the grounds that the area would present “security problems.

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AUGUST 1, 2022

noordung boombox also has a light electric hub motor that can help the e-bike produce up to 60 km of supported range. The post e-bike noordung has a built-in boombox and tracks air pollution while riding appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Archinect

AUGUST 1, 2022

One of Australia’s leading architecture faculties is getting a new department head after the Abedian School of Architecture at Bond University announced the selection of architect and University of Melbourne professor Paul Loh as its next dean. A co-founder (along with David Leggett) of the Melbourne-based studio Power to Make/LLDS , Loh has practiced in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Malaysia.

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Archinect

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Toronto Blue Jays baseball team has unveiled its first round of new upgrades to the Rogers Centre. They claim it will turn their 33-year-old home into a modern player and fan-experience-oriented baseball facility thanks to a privately-funded $300 million CAD ($234 million USD) effort. Populous has been tapped to handle all aspects of the renovation, including creating new social areas across three levels, replacement of aging seats, reworked outfield and bullpens, and new family and training

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Deezen

AUGUST 1, 2022

As a 170-kilometre-long mirrored megacity in the Saudi desert makes headlines around the world, here is a roundup of 10 futuristic cities currently being planned across the globe. Global issues such as the housing crisis and climate change are galvanising ambitions for a new generation of high-tech cities. The Line, a 500-metre-tall skyscraper that will house nine million people in northwestern Saudi Arabia, as shown in this video , is the most recent example but not the only one.

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Archinect

AUGUST 1, 2022

One of Europe's most popular architectural festivals has just named the prize winners and special mentions of its 10-team, 5-day-long juried exhibition, which took place between June 14-19. Now in its sixteenth year, The Festival des Architectures Vives (FAV) in Montpellier, France, assembles young designers from France and abroad, where they addressed this year's design theme, "impermanence.".

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designboom

AUGUST 1, 2022

the house is divided into two volumes which shield a central courtyard from the dense neighborhood. The post this ‘house in gakuenmae’ creates a peaceful garden in the urban context of nara city, japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

AUGUST 1, 2022

The MTA will consider a transformative project that would extend the upcoming Second Avenue Subway even further by routing it west below 125th Street and then further uptown, the agency announced this week. The Second Avenue Subway is currently set to expand from its phase 1 completion, which wrapped up in January 2017 with the opening of the 72nd, 86th, and 96th Street stations.

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Deezen

AUGUST 1, 2022

The high-tech architectural style is about to make a comeback and its philosophy could be central to decarbonising the built environment in the face of climate change , writes Jerry Tate. High-tech is next in line for a revival and I for one would welcome it as the movement has a lot to give in our 21st-century context. High-tech was always more of a philosophy than a style, which is why the original proponents have adapted so successfully over the years.

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Archinect

AUGUST 1, 2022

Following last week’s visit to New York-based ODA Architecture, this week’s edition of our Meet Your Next Employer series remains partly in NYC where we meet Morris Adjmi Architects (MA). Established in New York City in 1997 by Morris Adjmi following his 13-year-long collaboration with Aldo Rossi , MA has since expanded from its NYC base to open a second office in New Orleans.

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Deezen

AUGUST 1, 2022

UK practice Invisible Studio has collaborated with local community groups to design and build a shelter from timber sourced within the Westonbirt arboretum in Gloucestershire, England. Designed to be used by Westonbirt 's outreach programme, the shelter was made entirely from oak felled from the arboretum as part of its routine woodland management. Invisible Studio designed a shelter at Westonbirt.

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AUGUST 1, 2022

This extension is the result of a need to expand this house, located in the south of France and passed down through family heritage. Located at the bottom of plot with an elongated geometry, it benefits from its strategic position at the top of a hill, with breath-taking views over the neighbouring villages. We have suggested that the extension be constructed to follow the geometric shape of the plot, in line with the front yard.

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designboom

AUGUST 1, 2022

the concept electric motorcycle is also imagined with an onboard display in a retro-digit typeface and an interactive screen that offers GPS. The post sleek concept electric motorcycle WAYRA EV-03 features spacious storage & light burst appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

AUGUST 1, 2022

German automotive company Volkswagen has launched its ID Buzz van – an update to its iconic hippie-era T1 Transporter that brings it into the electric vehicle age. Production has begun on the all-electric ID Buzz , which boasts a look similar to the T1 that was first launched in the 1950s and became associated with the hippie movement in the 1960s and '70s.

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designboom

AUGUST 1, 2022

the two-piece equipment has an adjustable length, adapting to the distance between the different rails. The post this foldable accessory transforms your bike into a draisine to ride on abandoned railways appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dwell

AUGUST 1, 2022

The National Historic Landmark and Los Angeles icon has a new website that includes a walkthrough of the architect’s groundbreaking home and studio. You no longer have to be in Los Angeles to get a taste of the city’s historic design. Recently, Richard Neutra’s VDL House and Studio got a rebrand with a new website, offering anyone with access to a computer an in-depth experience of the modernist architect’s famous family home and workplace.

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designboom

AUGUST 1, 2022

emulating classic shoemaking craftsmanship, 3D printed elements are glued together in an intricate composition, and then stitched onto the sole. The post auxetic wear: a tensile 3D printed shoe that adapts to the ergonomics of the foot appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

AUGUST 1, 2022

Supertall skyscrapers are becoming increasingly common in North America outside of New York. Here are six designs by architects including Frank Gehry and SOM for supertalls that are planned across USA and Canada. Supertall skyscrapers, which are defined as those that exceed 300 metres in height, are currently being planned that would become the tallest buildings in cities including Miami, Toronto and Austin.

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designboom

AUGUST 1, 2022

the overlanding vehicle features a queen-size bed, a generous L-shaped lounge area, a roomy shower, and more. . The post wolf rigs transforms military hummer H1 into overland comfort castle ‘patton’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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The Spaces

AUGUST 1, 2022

It’s all 1960s futurism at this postmodern concrete dome house and studio in Florida, which appear like two giant igloos. New York interior designer and owner Frazier Ferrara has renovated the St Petersburg property, which was built in 1982 to emulate a midcentury style. He has added punchy bright tones and clean lines to its open-plan spaces, wavy interior walls and grand ceilings.

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The Architect's Newsletter

AUGUST 1, 2022

You would be hard pressed to name a cultural or design award that Walter Hood hasn’t received. In the past three years alone, he has been honored by organizations as [.]. Read More. The post Walter Hood speaks with <em>AN</em> about his practice and the role of reflective nostalgia today appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

AUGUST 1, 2022

A cast brass chandelier and a colourful light installation are just some of the site-specific pieces Space Copenhagen installed in the interior of the Blueness restaurant in Antwerp. Called Blueness, the restaurant is located in the heart of Antwerp's fashion district, on the ground floor of a 17th-century renaissance building. Space Copenhagen filled the interior of the Blueness restaurant with specially commissioned furniture.

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The Architect's Newsletter

AUGUST 1, 2022

Nestled in the Mayan jungle, 30 miles inland from the beaches of Tulum, Mexico, SFER IK is an interdisciplinary arts center founded by Argentinean-born architect/impresario Roth. Originally opened in 2019, [.]. Read More. The post Mexx, a botanical sculpture at SFER IK in Tulum, blurs the line between nature and art appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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